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The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) is a Surrey based Multi-Academy Trust, comprising four secondary, six primary and two special schools with two further under development. We are proud of our ethos of collaboration and inclusion, "Bringing out the best" in students of all abilities and backgrounds. Visit website

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Physical Education

Intent

CORE PE

  • As a team we are committed to inspiring students to develop a love of physical education and sport
  • To offer a diverse and challenging curriculum that embeds a rounded knowledge of sport and the body
  • For students to enjoy and progress within a range of sports within lessons and across the year
  • To support students regardless of ability or background to achieve the best possible outcomes
  • To match students to the most appropriate exam opportunities

GCSE PE

  • To nurture and develop a love of learning for physical activity and the concepts surrounding it
  • To inspire students to pursue avenues involving physical activity and sport
  • Using the specification, we aim to highlight contemporary issues surrounding sport and physical activity as well as developing the understanding of anatomy and physiology within sport and physical activity
  • To develop a range of core and advanced skills within a variety of sporting activities
  • To encourage students to maintain an interest and curiosity for further education with physical education

KS5 PE

  1. Inspire students about different theoretical concepts linked to Physical Education
  2. To embed the Examination Specification encouraging in-depth knowledge
  3. To develop students understanding of the analysis of Performance
  4. To support students regardless of ability or background to achieve the best possible outcomes
  5. To advise and encourage further opportunities of studying Physical Education or sport into higher education or work-related careers

During Key Stage 3 and beyond, students will be taught to build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in Key Stages 1 and Key Stage 2.

  • Students will become more competent, confident and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities
  • Students will gain an understanding of what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and other’s work
  • They will develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life
  • Students will understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity

Students will be taught to:

  • Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games
  • Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports
  • Perform dance using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and forms
  • Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work ion a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group
  • To analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
  • To take part in competitive sports and activities outside of school through community links or sports clubs

KS3 Assessment Tool

Our Learning Journey

Qualifications and Examination Boards

Staff Contact

Head of Faculty - Mrs L Levy - louise.levy@oxted.thpt.org.uk